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MAX PODEMSKI, PACOIMA BEAUTIFUL ARUP The Panorama Paseo Great Streets Grant Challenge Project was made possible by Mayor Garcetti’s Great Streets Initiative. 09/08/2017
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
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The intersection of Parthenia St and Van Nuys Blvd is the crossroads of the Northeast San Fernando Valley. This location was once the home to a Pacific Electric rail line and a major shopping destination with several large department stores as well as smaller merchants. Since the middle part of the 20th century the retail environment has declined and the neighborhood has gone from being a destination to a place that people pass through on their way to someplace else. Today, Panorama City is on the cusp of a transformation; buildings are being renovated, plans are in the works for massive retail and residential developments, and with the passage of Measure M, a new transit line will run through the area by the end of the 2020’s. The Panorama Paseo Great Streets Challenge grant is an opportunity to tie these new investments together to create a vibrant new center for the San Fernando Valley.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ORIENTED The Panorama Paseo project focuses on the heart of the neighborhood, the intersection of Parthenia St and Van Nuys Blvd. Parthenia St and Van Nuys Blvd, both major arterials, are surrounded by important shopping and civic destinations. The project has three main goals; the first is to improve pedestrian safety in the intersection which is currently one of the most dangerous in the San Fernando Valley. Second is to create a sense of place by creating enhancements at the intersection that solidify its role as a gateway and create a neighborhood landmark that can enhance the areas identity. These two goals will help foster the third goal which is to bolster the overall revitalization of the area. This is already happening due to the large amount of investment in the area, but the great streets project is a way to have them coalesce around a strategic investment.
remain in the middle of the street where pedestrians are forced to wait to cross. These medians are in poor conditions and are often overgrown with weeds and littered with trash.
Panorama City is a regional center and the intersection of Van Nuys and Parthenia serves both local residents as well as people from across the Valley. Both streets are high-traffic streets; Van Nuys is also a major transit corridor with some of the highest bus ridership in the city. It also bifurcates two distinct residential pockets: an area to the east with largely single-family homes and an area to the east composed of apartments including some of the most densely populated census tracts in the county. The area immediately surrounding the intersection is composed of commercial businesses including Plaza Del Valle, the San Fernando Swap Meet, and a grocery store. Other important destinations are nearby including Panorama Mall, the LA Kings ice rink and several schools.
Because the intersection borders several distinct communities and is an important regional center, the Panorama Paseo project involved a broad and robust outreach strategy. This outreach took several distinct forms, including focus groups with neighborhood organizations, one-on-one meeting with important stakeholders, and surveying to businesses and residents. Several large community events were held, including a mobile workshop where residents walked around the intersection and gave input and a more traditional workshop where residents were presented with design concepts. The outreach connected with a broad segment of residents and businesses and over 300 surveys were collected. Arup conducted a traffic analysis to assess current pedestrian and vehicle conditions and how they would be impacted by the Panorama Paseo project.
Because of the concentration of transit, commercial activity, and services, a large amount of pedestrians walk through the area. However, it contains few pedestrian amenities and is on the city’s High Injury Network, a ranking of high-injury streets in the city. The intersection has an unusual layout, a legacy of an old Pacific Electric streetcar line. Large medians
The neighborhood is already on the cusp of a transformation. An office building, vacant since the Northridge Earthquake, is being converted into apartments. The Panorama City Mall and a vacant Montgomery Ward are planning large retail and residential projects. With the passage of Measure M in November of 2016, $1.5 billion is now available for a new transit line that will run up Van Nuys Boulevard with a station planned near Parthenia and Van Nuys. The Panorama Paseo is a way to integrate these new developments with the transit line and create a vibrant new neighborhood center.
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The community was extremely receptive to the project. Residents acknowledge the dire need for safety improvements in the intersection. They also wanted aesthetic enhancements and had a broader vision for the commercial revitalization of the area that would bring in new stores and restaurants. This enthusiasm for the project was tempered by concerns of attracting homeless people and possible impacts to traffic and parking. These considerations influenced the final design of the project. The Panorama Paseo achieves the three goals of improving pedestrian safety, fostering a sense of place, and spurring a broader revitalization of the community. The first goal is achieved through reconfiguring the intersection by adding additional crosswalks, shortening the crossing distances, removing a slip lane, and closing Vesper Street. This dramatically improves conditions for pedestrians while improving traffic flow by simplifying the intersection. The second goal is achieved through creating artistic enhancements on the new pedestrian space created by the project, on Vesper Street as well as the medians. This new gateway will help foster the third goal of broader revitalization. The participation of nearby property owners has also increased interest in creating new investments to achieve this goal.
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INTRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY Parthenia and Van Nuys is located in the neighborhood of Panorama City in the San Fernando Valley. The neighborhood, with a population density of over 18,000 people per square mile, is one of the densest in the city of Los Angeles. About half the population is foreign born and nearly 70% of residents are of Latino descent. Panorama City is diverse in both built form as well as demographics (Image 2). The area along Van Nuys near Parthenia is a commercial center, lined with large buildings including the Panorama City Mall, office buildings, and smaller stores. The neighborhood was developed as part of a massive housing complex built for returning World War II veterans. The area to the east of Van Nuys is composed of single family homes and the area to the west of multifamily apartment buildings. The intersection divides these two areas. Employment in the area was dominated by a GM plant for several decades and which closed in 1992. The 1994 Northridge Earthquake also impacted the area, leading to the condemnation of several large structures. These events corresponded with a broader decline in the neighborhoods business district as many department stores and other businesses closed. Since then, several redevelopment efforts have taken place since. In 2011 a business improvement district was nearly established in the area. The project area was also part of Community Redevelopment Agency redevelopment area, but the agency was disbanded in 2012. Recently, revitalization finally seems to have taken hold, with several large development projects East San Fernando Valley Corridor Metro line all in the works(Image 3).
The project area at Parthenia Street and Van Nuys Boulevard aligns with many citywide plans and priority areas. The bus routes make it a Transit Priority Area. However, due its proximity to a future East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor station at Roscoe, it could become a Rail Transit Priority Area. Many of the streets in the project area are also included in the Mobility Plan; Van Nuys and Roscoe Boulevard are listed on the Transit Enhanced Network and Chase Street is on the Neighborhood Network, and Parthenia and Van Nuys are on the Pedestrian Enhanced Districts network. Several streets in the project area are also listed on the City’s Bicycle Master Plan with Van Nuys and Parthenia being listed as bike routes and Chase listed as a bike lane. Van Nuys, Parthenia, and the block of Chase at Van Nuys are all listed on the Vision Zero High Injury network. The project area also has high scores on several demographic indicators. 54% of trips in the area are less than three miles. All adjacent census tracts score above 50 on the community health index score and score highly on the walkability and job density indexes and have high population densities. The Panorama City Library and eight schools are located within a half mile of the project area. Two parks, Sepulveda Recreation Center and Panorama Park, are located within a half mile of the project area.
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FOCUS GROUPS Because of the diversity of the Panorama City community, a robust outreach strategy was mobilized to gain input on the project. Three specific stakeholder groups were identified: community residents, business owners, and property owners. Specific outreach was created to engage these different groups. Focus groups were held to target community residents. Working in tandem with the local Council Office, specific community organizations were identified. The project team then arranged to present at their meetings. The presentation gave a broad overview of the project but was mainly intended to begin a relationship with the community members so that they could further engage in the project. Focus groups THE PANORAMA CITY APARTMENT MANAGERS, REPRESENTING THE APARTMENT COMMUNITY TO THE WEST OF THE PROJECT AREA. THE TYRONE AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, INCLUDING RESIDENTS OF THE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES TO THE WEST OF THE PROJECT AREA. THE BEST START FIRST 5 LA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, COMPOSED OF PARENTS AND OTHER RESIDENTS LIVING IN PANORAMA CITY. At all meetings, residents were asked to fill out a sign in sheet with contact information so they could be further engaged in the process. A survey was also created to gain input on the project. This survey asked information on what stores people utilize in the community and their typical mode of travel through the neighborhood. To collect the surveys, Pacoima Beautiful staff, as well as volunteers, were placed around the intersection over three days to collect surveys. A digital version of the survey was also posted online and shared via Facebook. Specific meetings were also arranged with nearby property owners. Agora Reality owns the majority of the property around the project site, including Plaza Del Valle. Several meetings were held with them to gain input on the project and get their buy-in. Each business adjacent to the intersection was also engaged by a Pacoima Beautiful organizer who went door to door to give information on the project and invite them to participate in workshops and fill out the survey. Several large community workshops were also held to gain input on the project. The first was a mobile charrette which was held on a Saturday morning in May adjacent to the project site. 36 people, each either owning a business in or living in the neighborhood, attended. At the event, residents were given a map and led on a guided tour through the intersection where they could give specific feedback on issues such as pedestrian safety, beautification, and the interaction of the project with the surrounding environment. A second large community meeting was held in August to present the initial concept for the project (Image 4). A presentation showed how the intersection would be reconfigured and described the different features that could be placed in the median and on Vesper Street. Participants were then invited weigh in by putting stickers on a large board showing the improvements. They were also given sheets to write out their response. 46 people attended the meeting (cohosted by the Panorama City Neighborhood Council City Life Committee). 50 residents attended a later meeting at a First 5 LA Best Start community meeting.
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P R O J E C T I M P L E M E N TAT I O N On the morning of Saturday, May 20th a mobile workshop was held at the intersection. Community members were invited to walk around the intersection and give specific input on the project. It also allowed them to experience the intersection firsthand in order to see the issues that exist as well as the opportunities. The workshop took place from 9-11 AM in the courtyard of Plaza del Valle. This courtyard is located on Van Nuys Boulevard and is adjacent to the intersection. Following a month of outreach, 36 people, including a diverse assortment of neighborhood stakeholders including business owners and members of the Neighborhood Council, attended. Large boards were posted in the courtyard detailing the overall goals of the project. Participants were given a map (Appendix 1) of the intersection detailing a walking route with points of interest on it. The map highlighted examples of potential improvements and had a space for people to fill out survey questions and give their information.
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The event started with a short presentation that went over the overall goals of the project and the agenda for the morning. Participants were then divided into groups. Each group had a tour leader as well as a note taker and there were different groups for Spanish and English speakers. The groups were then guided through the intersection. They stopped at several points of interest along the route including locations on Van Nuys Boulevard, the median in the middle of the intersection, Vesper Street, the mid-block crossing location, and the intersection of Chase Street. At each point, participants were asked specific questions about what issues currently exist there and how they would like to see it improved. They were also encouraged to write and draw their feedback on the map. When the tour concluded participants were brought back to the courtyard to debrief. Next steps for the project were outlined and the participants were encouraged to stay involved. The maps were returned and some members lingered to discuss the project. The workshop resulted in deep connections being made with the community particularly the Panorama City Neighborhood Council.
DATA C O L L E C T I O N
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Data was also collected during the multiple phases of the outreach process. All outreach, including outreach tools, was conducted in both Spanish and English. During the mobile workshop, participants were given maps of the intersection and were encouraged to write and draw improvements that they would like to see. The map also contained several survey questions such as: DO YOU LIVE, WORK, GO TO SCHOOLS, OR OWN A BUSINESS IN THE PANORAMA CITY? HOW DO YOU USUALLY GET AROUND PANORAMA CITY? WHICH DESTINATIONS ON VAN NUYS BOULEVARD DO YOU VISIT THE MOST? RANK WHERE VAN NUYS BOULEVARD NEEDS THE MOST IMPROVEMENTS? WHAT ELEMENTS WOULD MAKE VAN NUYS BOULEVARD MORE PLEASANT? These maps were collected at the end of the event and quantified. Data from the map was sorted and placed together so that patterns emerged in terms of where the community wanted certain amenities. A separate survey was also conducted and 341 responses were collected. The survey was loaded into Google Forms and was posted online. A link to the survey was placed on social media and on Facebook, both on the Pacoima Beautiful website and in special groups that focused on Panorama City. The survey was also brought to every business located around the intersection. Pacoima Beautiful staff also gave out the survey at Plaza Del Valle over the course of 3 days. The survey asked the same questions as the map from the mobile workshop (appendix 3). At community meetings held in August, a priority selection tool was used to collect feedback on the proposed design for the intersection. This consisted of two large boards that detailed elements of the proposed design. One of the boards showed the intersection reconfiguration with dotted lines indicating different elements such as “new pedestrian plaza and improved crosswalks” and “new mid-block crosswalk” (image 7). The other board showed plaza elements that were divided into three categories: active, passive, and art (image 8). Each category had pictures of different types of plaza amenities such as seating, lighting, signage, and landscaping. Participants in the workshops were given two sets of three stickers that were ranked between 1 and 3. They were asked to place the stickers on the elements on the boards with the “1” sticker being their most preferred. They were also given a separate form where they could write in additional comments. Data from the workshops was then quantified using a spread sheet. The stickers were quantified by adding them up. The sticker with a “3” on it counted as a 1 and the “1” sticker counted as a 3. For example if an element on the board received three number “1” stickers, two number 2 stickers, and one number “3” sticker its final score would be 14. The elements were then ranked based on their final score and written data was categorized.
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D ATA A N A LY S I S
The maps from the mobile workshops had a total of 112 markings. They were mostly concentrated at the intersection of Parthenia and Van Nuys but some extended down to Chase Street. 26% of the pins related to upgrading landscaping, 13% regarded mid-block crossings, 12% regarded safer crosswalks, and 7% regarded plaza enhancements. The survey feedback demonstrated a diversity of modes and lifestyles in the project area: 46% of respondents live in the community, 14% work in the community, and 20% go to school in the community. Many people overlap and do more than one of these things. Over half of respondents use cars to move throughout the community, 12% use transit and 34% walk. The top three most popular destinations in the corridor are the Panorama Mall, Walmart (which were tied at 61%) and Plaza del Valle at 50%. The top three elements people would like to see a the intersection are a row of street trees at 58%, pedestrian refuge median at 54%, and greening elements at 39%. The feedback boards from the second round of workshops showed clear preferences amongst the community. The most popular design scheme was the passive option, followed by the art option, followed by active (appendix 4). This shows that people prefer a pass-through space with art over a more active plazatype environment. The most popular individual components were seating, lighting and planters. In terms of the intersection reconfiguration, the most popular change was the new community spaces created on the medians. The second most popular was the Vesper Plaza. The general comments showed great enthusiasm for the project. People were also concerned about the maintenance of the plaza and also issues regarding the new spaces attracting the homeless population in the area.
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The traffic analysis showed that the corridor carries high volumes of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and that the Panorama Paseo project will not meaningfully impact traffic congestion in the corridor. The project will address the high rates of jaywalking seen today between Chase and Parthenia by dramatically improving
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COMMUNITY VISION AND C A PA C I T Y The community vision is largely in line with the three goals of the project: to increase safety, provide a sense of place, and revitalize the surrounding area. Although the broad outlines of what should happen in the intersection are clear there are some conflicting messages from the community. These issues will need a larger design and community process to determine the best steps forward. The community would like safety improvements and more pedestrian amenities in the intersection (image 16). The survey data showed that 34% of respondents walk as their primary mode of travel. The most popular design interventions on the survey were also improvements related to pedestrian mobility with street trees and a pedestrian refuge medina being the top priorities. Pedestrian issues arose as a major concern during the mobile charrette. In focus groups and interviews, residents commented that the area feels unsafe to walk and there is not currently enough time to cross. There is also a clear need in the community for aesthetic upgrades. Many people would like an artistic lighting element, creating an artistic element, enhancing the pedestrian environment, and creating a gateway. People also expressed wanting landscaping and seating to be placed in the medina and plaza areas. However, this conflicts with another broad community sentiment want to ensure the public space be maintained and not taken over by homeless people. A more robust engagement and design process should happen for these spaces in order to balance these competing priorities.
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Residents favor closing the end of Vesper Street and providing a new mid-block crossing. However, some of the business community is concerned closing Vesper could increase traffic elsewhere. More outreach and studies should be done on these improvements so that the community will have better idea of their effect on traffic. There is capacity in the community to implement the Panorama Paseo project. The City Life Committee of the Panorama City Neighborhood Council was closely involved in the project. They are interested in upgrading public spaces in the neighborhood and can help convene residents around the project and also be advocates for its implementation. Nearby property owners, such as Agora Reality, are also interested in improving this intersection and can be allies in finding resources and also potentially performing maintenance. Pacoima Beautiful will continue to remain active in the area and is committed to working with residents to realize their vision.
P R I O R I T I Z E D R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S
SHORT TERM The safety improvements proposed by the Panorama Paseo project will be implemented with the Great Streets challenge grant funding. This includes squaring off the intersection and placing crosswalks at each corner. This will create a faster, shorter, and straighter way for people to cross the intersection. The existing right turn pocket at the northwest corner will be replaced with an extended curb that provides a tighter radius for slower and safer vehicle movement. Two medians will need to be demolished and the intersection will need to be re-signalized. The Vision Zero program should be consulted on these safety improvements and they can also provide resources since the intersection is on the High Injury Network.
MEDIUM TERM In the medium term, the plaza and art elements should be implemented. A continued community process and coordination with nearby businesses should happen regarding the closure of the Vesper Street end to create a new community space. A design process should be held for the space and programing partners should be brought in to activate it. The People St. program should be brought into this process. Art elements should also be implemented on the medians. This includes a colorful graphic as well as a light sculpture. A design competition can be held to generate ideas for both of these elements. Pacoima Beautiful’s Art Incubator as well as the Department of Cultural Affairs can be brought in to help with this process. Additional landscaping can also be placed on the median. The Panorama City Neighborhood Council City Life committee should also be brought into the design process. Both Pacoima Beautiful and the Neighborhood Council can help coordinate neighborhood cleanups. Nearby property owners can be brought in to partner on maintenance and programing and to contribute resources. The idea of creating a BID in the area should also be resuscitated and they can contribute to the maintenance of the space. The midblock crossing should also be built between
LONG TERM City Departments and community groups should coordinate with Metro on the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFVTC) project, set to break ground in 2021. A preferred mode has not been selected; three of the options would be at-grade and could potentially impact the improvements at the intersection. A fourth option would tunnel underneath the intersection. This project is an opportunity to further elaborate on the community’s vision for the intersection. The line should not just run through the neighborhood but should be a tool to enhance safety, create a sense of place, and lead to a broader revitalization. This project has resources that could aid in achieving these goals. This includes a policy that 2% of the project budget must go to first/last mile connectivity and funds for public art. The city and community partners should work with Metro to use the ESFVTC as means to achieve the goals of the Panorama Paseo.
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CONCEPT DESIGN - FOCUS 1. Reinforced planters act as deterrents to vehicular traffic as well as adding greenery to the new plaza
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2. Shaded spaces allow visitors to sit enjoy the space even when it is hot out, these elements will be controlled by neighboring businesses or property owners
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The City of Los Angeles Great Streets Initiative, in partnership with Pacoima Beautiful, is preparing to develop a vision for the future of Van Nuys Blvd. from Parthenia St. to Chase St. By completing this short survey, you will let us know your ideas on how to improve the street as a safe place to walk, shop, enjoy public space, and more. For more information, please visit:http://lagreatstreets.org Name (opt.):_________________________
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Where do you think Van Nuys Blvd needs the most improvement? (Rank from lowest priority (1) to highest priority (6)) Amenities
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What story would you use to talk about Panorama City?
Which of the following destinations on Van Nuys Blvd do you visit most? (Mark your top 3) Food 4 Less Wells Fargo El Super Chase Bank Pep Boys Auto Denny’s 99 Cent Store Plaza del Valle Panorama Mall IHOP Santo Nino Medical Clinic Walmart LA Kings Ice Rink Rite Aid Other: Valley Indoor Swap Meet
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Introduction
Improvements are proposed at the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave in Panorama City, a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles. These improvements will repurpose the median space in the existing intersection to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, as well as create new public space for the community. This report identifies traffic performance under existing conditions and under the proposed project.
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Existing Conditions
The intersection of Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave is a signalized intersection in Panorama City, a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles. At this intersection, Van Nuys Blvd and Parthenia St are both designated “Boulevard II� streets.1 Taken together, the southern segment of Van Nuys Blvd and Parthenia St comprise a single continuous alignment. From the south, Van Nuys Blvd approaches the intersection in a long sweeping curve. The alignment passes through the intersection before completing the curve as Parthenia St and continuing westward toward Sepulveda Blvd. This alignment features two northbound/westbound through lanes and three southbound/eastbound through lanes occupying a 110-foot-wide right-of-way. (See Figure 1 below.) The alignment occupied by Van Nuys Blvd and Parthenia St was originally constructed in 1913 along with the San Fernando Branch of the Pacific Electric Railway system. Rail service on the branch was terminated in 1938 and the full width of the right-of-way was shortly thereafter converted to all-roadway use. Northward from the intersection, Van Nuys Blvd continues with two through lanes in each direction on a separate narrower alignment in 95-foot-wide right-of-way toward Pacoima. Van Nuys Blvd north of the intersection and Parthenia St west of the intersection each include Class II bike lanes in each direction. The adjacent intersections of Parthenia St / Tobias Ave, Van Nuys Blvd / Chase St, and the separate Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St (a small separate intersection located approximately 600 feet north of its namesake) are also considered in this analysis.
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Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St
Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave
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Aerial Imagery: Bing Maps
The posted speed limit on these segments of Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave is 35 miles per hour. Vesper Ave, a two-lane street designated as a “local street,” forms a fourth southern leg of the intersection. As a local street, Vesper Ave has a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Tobias Ave is designated as a “local street” and has a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Chase St is designated as a “collector street;” it has a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour west of Van Nuys Blvd and 35 miles per hour east of Van Nuys Blvd.
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For this study, intersection turning movement volumes for autos were collected during the AM and PM peak periods on weekdays in June 2017. Peak hour auto volumes are shown in Figures 2 and 3 below. Bicycle turning movement volumes and pedestrian crossing volumes were also collected at the same time and are shown in Figures 4 through 7 below.
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5 1,213 95
Figure 2: Existing Intersection Auto Traffic Volumes- AM Peak Hour
78 5 246
Parthenia St
Vesper Ave
Tobias St
12
96 44 5
352 149 956
5 531 42
120 89 42
5 5 5
324 155 97
47 196 102
52 724 87
Chase St
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5 881 90
Figure 3: Existing Intersection Auto Traffic Volumes- PM Peak Hour
129 5 224
Parthenia St
Vesper Ave
Tobias St
38
199 128 20
265 171 669
5 1,008 95
52 58 32
5 5 5
327 231 110
110 261 77
117 1,117 79
Chase St
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0 11 1
Figure 4: Existing Intersection Bicycle Traffic Volumes- AM Peak Hour
0 0 2
Parthenia St
Vesper Ave
Tobias St
0
0 3 2
1 6 3
0 4 0
2 2 0
0 0 0
3 1 2
0 2 6
1 1 1
Chase St
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Figure 5: Existing Intersection Bicycle Traffic Volumes- PM Peak Hour
0 0 4
Parthenia St
Vesper Ave
Tobias St
0
0 4 2
2 7 7
0 5 0
1 4 0
0 0 0
0 4 2
2 2 0
0 7 0
Chase St
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Figure 6: Existing Intersection Pedestrian Traffic Volumes- AM Peak Hour
27
Parthenia St
26 25
66 46
38
32 26
Vesper Ave
Tobias St
23
61
Chase St
10 5
66
14 2
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Figure 7: Existing Intersection Pedestrian Traffic Volumes- PM Peak Hour
31
Parthenia St
34 80
111 67
59
71 69
Vesper Ave
Tobias St
34
136
Chase St
195 5
124
231
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No crosswalk currently exists on the southeastern Van Nuys Blvd approach to the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave. Accordingly, pedestrians were observed crossing Van Nuys Blvd mid-block between the intersection and the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd / Chase St. Figures 8 and 9 below show the number of these crossings during the AM and PM peak hours within three mid-block “zones.”
Van Nuys Blvd
Figure 8: Existing Midblock Pedestrian Traffic Volumes- AM Peak Hour
3
6
Vesper Ave
4
Chase St
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Figure 9: Existing Midblock Pedestrian Traffic Volumes- PM Peak Hour
9
6
Vesper Ave
4
Chase St
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Traffic Speeds
A speed survey was undertaken on Van Nuys Blvd during an afternoon. Figure 10 below shows total number of vehicles observed (including both directions), by speed. The minimum speed observed was 24 mi/hr, the average speed observed was 32 mi/hr, and the maximum speed observed was 42 mi/h. Figure 10: Observed Traffic Speeds
Figure 11 below shows the cumulative count curve of vehicle speeds observed (i.e., for any given speed, the curve indicates the percent of vehicles that below or at that speed). Under California law, posted speed limits are set at the 85th percentile of speeds observed on a roadway. Figure 11 shows that the observed 85th percentile speed (36 mi/hr) is very nearly the same as the posted speed limit (35 mi/hr). (Put another way, 85% of vehicles observed were traveling slower than 36 mi/hr and 15% of vehicles observed were traveling faster than 36 mi/hr.)
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Figure 11: Observed Traffic Speeds, Cumulative Count
2.3
Safety
Collision data was analyzed at the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave. For the purposes of benchmarking against prevailing roadway safety within the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles, three larger segments radiating from the study intersection were also considered. Traffic collision data was taken from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) for the years 2010 through 2013.
2.3.1
Intersection
Between 2010 and 2013, eight injury collisions occurred at the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd and Parthenia St. (Collisions that occurred within 300 feet of the center of the intersection are reported.) No fatal collisions occurred at the intersection during these four study years.
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Figure 12: Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave Intersection Injury Collisions
2.3.2
Roadway Segments
For the purpose of identifying broader collision trends and to benchmark corridor collision against City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles average collision rates, three larger roadway segments were also considered: -
Parthenia St, between Sepulveda Blvd and Van Nuys Blvd
-
Van Nuys Blvd, between Nordhoff St and Parthenia St
-
Van Nuys Blvd, between Parthenia St and Roscoe Blvd
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Figure 13: Study Segments
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In this analysis, collision frequency is normalized by daily vehicle-miles traveled on the segments to determine “collision rates.” Between 2010 and 2013, no fatal collisions occurred on these study segments. Figure 14 below compares the “zero fatal collision rate” on these segments against average fatal collision rates for roadways in the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles during the same time period.
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Figure 14: Study Segments Fatal Collision Rates
Between 2010 and 2013, 156 injury collisions occurred on these study segments. Figure 15 below compares the injury collision rate on these segments against average injury collision rates for roadways in the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles during the same time period. It is seen that these study segments have significantly higher accident rates than the citywide and county-wide average. Figure 15: Study Segments Injury Collision Rates
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Figure 16 below identifies the “violation category” of collisions occurring at the intersection and on the broader study segments. It is seen that “automobile right of way,” “unsafe speed,” and “traffic signals and signs” are the three most common violation categories both at the intersection and in the study segments. Figure 16: Collisions, by Violation Category (2010 – 2013)
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Traffic Performance
The existing traffic performance of the three study intersections was evaluated using Synchro 9 traffic analysis software according to Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) 2000 methodology. Performance was assessed based on existing signal timing in both the AM and PM (weekday) peak hours. Existing signal timing was assumed in this analysis. Average delay experienced by each motorist was calculated and used to assign a Level of Service (LOS) score. Intersection LOS can range from LOS A, which indicates free flow or excellent conditions with short delays, to LOS F, which indicates congested or overloaded conditions with extremely long delays. Table 1: Intersection Level of Service Criteria2 Control Delay (seconds / vehicle) ≤ 10 > 10 – 20 > 20 – 35
Level of Service (LOS) A B C
> 35 – 55
D
> 55 – 80 > 80
E F
Description Free flow Stable flow (slight delays) Stable flow (acceptable delays) Approaching unstable flow (tolerable delay, occasionally wait through more than one signal cycle before proceeding) Unstable (intolerable delay) Forced flow (congested and queues fail to clear)
The performance of the intersection of the study intersections is determined in the AM and PM peak hours, as shown in Table 2 below. It is seen that minor to moderate congestion is experienced at this intersection in the weekday peak periods.
Table 2: Existing Intersection Traffic Performance Time Period: Intersection Parthenia St / Tobias Ave Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave Van Nuys Blvd / Chase St
3
AM Peak Hour Average Delay (sec / vehicle) LOS 14.4 B 16.9 B 17.1 B 21.8 C
PM Peak Hour Average Delay (sec / vehicle) LOS 17.4 B 17.7 B 14.4 B 28.9 C
Proposed Project
The proposed project will include physical improvements at the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave. These improvements will repurpose the large amounts of median 2
Transportation Research Board. Highway Capacity Manual 2000, 2000.
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space in the existing intersection to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, as well as create new public space for the community. The proposed configuration of the intersection is shown in Figure 17 below. Figure 17: Proposed Intersection Configuration
3.1
Safety
The proposed project will include several physical improvements to the intersection that will improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists: -
Close Vesper Ave, creating a continuous intersection-free path on the south side of Parthenia St and Van Nuys Blvd between Tobias Ave and Chase St.
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Add a new crosswalk on the southeastern approach to the intersection (across Van Nuys Blvd)
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Remove the channelized southbound right turn lane and “pork chop” pedestrian island in northwest corner of intersection
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Eliminate southbound left-turn high-speed curve from southbound Van Nuys Blvd to the continuation of Van Nuys Blvd; reduce driver confusion by making intersection configuration more similar to a standard “T” intersection
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Reduce crosswalk crossing distances for pedestrians
3.2
Traffic Performance
As in section 2.3, the traffic performance of the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave is assessed; here the intersection is assessed both under existing conditions and with the proposed project, as shown in Table 3 below. Table 3: Van Nuys Blvd / Parthenia St / Vesper Ave* Intersection Traffic Performance Time Period: Scenario Existing With Proposed Project
AM Peak Hour Average Delay (sec / vehicle) LOS 17.1 B 16.7 B
PM Peak Hour Average Delay (sec / vehicle) LOS 14.4 B 13.4 B
* With proposed project, the Vesper Ave leg of the intersection will be eliminated.
The analysis shows that the intersection would experience slightly improved traffic operations (i.e., reduced average vehicle delay) with the implementation of the proposed project. However, it should be noted that this estimated reduction in average delay is negligible; the intersection already experiences little congestion under existing conditions.
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GREAT STREETS GRANT CHALLENGE - PANORAMA PASEO
VAN NUYS BLVD VISIONING SURVEY The City of Los Angeles Great Streets Initiative, in partnership with Pacoima Beautiful, is preparing to develop a vision for the future of Van Nuys Blvd. from Parthenia St. to Chase St. By completing this short survey, you will let us know your ideas on how to improve the street as a safe place to walk, shop, enjoy public space, and more. For more information, please visit:http://lagreatstreets.org Name (opt.):____________________________________ Phone (opt.): ___________________________ Email (opt.):____________________________________________________________________________ Nearest Cross Streets: _____________________________ & ___________________________________ 1. Do you live, work, attend school, or own a business in Panorama City? (Mark all that apply) 2. How do you usually get around Panorama City? (Choose one)
Live
Walk
Work
Bike
School
Own a business
Other
Transit
Other
Car
3. Which of the following destinations on Van Nuys Blvd do you visit most often? (Mark your top 3) Food 4 Less Wells Fargo El Super Chase Bank Pep Boys Auto Denny’s 99 Cent Store Plaza del Valle Panorama Mall IHOP Santo Nino Medical Clinic Walmart LA Kings Ice Rink Valley Indoor Swap Meet Other: Rite Aid 4. Where do you think Van Nuys Blvd needs the most improvement? (Rank from lowest priority (1) to highest priority (6)) Rank 1-6 Safer crosswalks Availability of shade Availability of lighting More public art and cultural elements Addition of parklets and plazas Comfortable places to sit and rest
5. Which elements would make Van Nuys Blvd. a more pleasant place to walk? (Mark your top 3) Single-row street trees
Color
Play
Greening
Pedestrian refuge medians
On-street plazas
Art
Temporary events
Texture
Creative signage
6. What story would you use to talk about Pacoima?
FIND OUT MORE: Email: greatstreets@lacity.org @LAGreatStreets @greatstreetslosangeles
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19
Active 1 2 3 4 5
Aug 15 communtiy Meeting Board 1 3 Total 1 2 7 5 2
1
1 5 1
1 13
Type 33 seating 2 14 2 13
art seating seating shade
45 2 42 12
lighting art planters planters
Passive 1 2 3 4
11
5 1 9 6
2
5
21
3
6
75 planters/seating
1 2 3 4 5
7 1
8 10
3 1
5
9
14
40 24 0 0 47
7
3
Art
Rank by Category Active Passive Art
New Pedestrian New Crosswalk across Van Nuys Closure of Vesper New mid block
Rank by element 64 176 111
seating art shade lighting planters
Board 2 1 2 1 14 5 8 1
1 1 2
124 28 13 92 75
3 Total 11 3 2 1
42 20 28 8
sign art sign sign lighting
Active 1 2 3 4 5
First 5 LA meeting Board 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 2 1 2
3 Total 6 17 10 4 7
Type seating art seating seating shade
2 1 3 1
15 1 14 1
lighting art planters planters
18 planters/seating
2 3
Passive 1
5
3
1
5
3
3
3
1 2 3 4 5
3 1 1 1 4
2 3
4
4
1 6
1 2 3 4
Art
Rank by Category Active Passive Art
Rank by element seating art shade lighting planters
44 49 59
Board 2 1 2 New Pedestrian Plaza New Crosswalk across Van Nuys Closure of Vesper New mid block crosswalk
13 13 3 4 26
38 31 7 41 33
3 Total
12
6
11
59
2 5
5 2
2 6
18 25
6
6
3
33
sign art sign sign lighting
Total
Active
Total 1 2 3 4
39 19 24 6
5
20 shade 0
Passive 1
60 lighting
2 3
3 art 56 planters
4
13 planters
5
planters/s 93 eating 0
Art
1
53 sign
2 3 4 5
37 3 4 73
art sign sign lighting
Comment card feedback Excited About better landscapin g Panoraam City sign closing vesper Project in general questions about about maintenan ce
businesses when will it start concern about seating homeless issues
2 4 1 1 14
7
4 3
1 4
Rank by element seating art shade
162 59 20
101
lighting
133
38 53
planters
108
41
Rank by Category Active Passive Art
108 225 170
Total New Pedestrian Plaza New Crosswalk across Van Nuys Closure of Vesper New mid block crosswalk
Type seating art seating seating